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Santa Clara Education Desk: Jan 22, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

January 29, 2014

Special Ed: Federal Mandates and New Approaches SCUSD’s special education enrollment has grown 58 percent since 2006, with 2,608 students…

Former Detective Launches Cowgirlz Surf Clothing for a Cause

Former Detective Launches Cowgirlz Surf Clothing for a Cause

Diane Andrews

January 29, 2014

Blonde and petite, Trish O’Neill carries herself with confidence and swag that make her seem taller than five-foot-three inches. Her…

Glamour and Uptown Chic Found at Mary’s Closet

Glamour and Uptown Chic Found at Mary’s Closet

Cynthia Cheng

January 29, 2014

On one of the walls of Mary’s Closet, a new fashion boutique located at 1231 Franklin Mall, is a saying…

Looking Back – Week of January 22

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January 29, 2014

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (January 20, 1914) Modern Electric Cars for City: Service Between San Jose and Santa…

American Hustle/Rated R For Language, Sex, Nudity, Lies And Really Bad Wigs.

Karl Scott

January 29, 2014

American Hustle is the highly touted to win lots of Oscar nominations film about conmen and conwomen. Not a “pro”…

Santa Clara Celebration for Caltrain’s 150th Birthday

Santa Clara Celebration for Caltrain’s 150th Birthday

Melissa McKenzie

January 29, 2014

As the oldest continually operated commuter train service on the West Coast, Caltrain continues to grow in the Bay Area….

Talented Students Perform in Annual Competition

Talented Students Perform in Annual Competition

Melissa McKenzie

January 29, 2014

Santa Clara students proved, once again, that the city is filled to the brim with talent, as 13 acts competed…

Train Accident Near Santa Clara Caltrain Station Kills One, Severely Injures Another

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January 29, 2014

One man was killed and another severely injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment after a train hit…

Upscale Taste Restaurant Celebrates Arrival in Santa Clara With Ribbon Cutting

Upscale Taste Restaurant Celebrates Arrival in Santa Clara With Ribbon Cutting

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January 29, 2014

Though open for several weeks, Taste Night Club and Restaurant is hoping to expand its presence in Santa Clara, recently…

2014 StressFest

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January 29, 2014

We’ve waited long enough. It’s time to admit the truth — 2014 is a bust. Sorry, 2014. We had high…

Sister Cities Fundraises with Fourth Annual Tea Social

Sister Cities Fundraises with Fourth Annual Tea Social

Melissa McKenzie

January 22, 2014

As twin towers of chocolate overflowed into a pool of ooey, gooey goodness, guests attending the Sister Cities Fourth Annual…

How to Be a Success at Failure

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January 22, 2014

Sorry, prettykittyselfies.com, I have a new favorite website. It’s tinybuddha.com, and I think you’re going to love it as much…

California’s Great America Now Hiring for 2014 Season

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January 22, 2014

California’s Great America, Santa Clara’s fifth largest employer, is now accepting applications to fill approximately 2,500 positions for the exciting…

Celtics Beat Liberty Baptist

Celtics Beat Liberty Baptist

Melissa McKenzie

January 22, 2014

It’s been rough for the St. Lawrence Celtics girls basketball team who hadn’t won a game in a season and…

City Desk: Jan. 15, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

January 22, 2014

Santa Clara Rated a Top City for Young Professionals A November 2013 study by financial website CreditDonkey.com ranks Santa Clara…

Santa Clara Education Desk: Jan 15, 2014

Carolyn Schuk

January 22, 2014

Students Honored at First Meeting of New Year In choosing to honor four students at its first board meeting of…

Fifth Generation Family-Run Business Opens New Balance Store in Rivermark

Fifth Generation Family-Run Business Opens New Balance Store in Rivermark

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January 22, 2014

Beck’s Shoes, a fifth-generation family-run business headquartered in Silicon Valley recently opened a New Balance store at 3912 Rivermark Plaza…

Go-getters of Home Improvement Industry at 2014 South Bay Home & Garden Show

Go-getters of Home Improvement Industry at 2014 South Bay Home & Garden Show

Diane Andrews

January 22, 2014

The South Bay Home & Garden Show launched its 36th season January 10 – 12 at the Santa Clara Convention…

Local Scouts Honor Starbucks Store For Continued Support

Local Scouts Honor Starbucks Store For Continued Support

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January 22, 2014

On Jan. 3, four Boy Scouts representing Troop 394, along with 20-year veteran Scoutmaster Bruce Lee and Silicon Valley-Monterey Bay…

Looking Back – Week of January 15

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January 22, 2014

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (January 13, 1914) Sewer Suit Lost by M.J. Rankin: Only 4 Out of 1000…